CS Instructional Lab Lead & Course Ops

uchicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's PSD Computer Science Administration seeks an instructional course specialist to provide classroom support for undergraduate and master's classes. This renewable one-year appointment reports to the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Associate Director of Operations and Academic Affairs.

The role involves supervising TAs and graders, coordinating course technology platforms, preparing materials, leading discussion sections, and ensuring accommodations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience with academic course support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees teaching assistants and graders, ensuring grading is accurate, consistent, fair, and completed on schedule.
• Provide training and clear guidance on grading standards, course policies, and instructional procedures.
• Conduct regular in-person meetings with assigned TAs and graders to resolve grading questions and address issues in real time.
• Coordinate the instructional team and assume responsibilities as needed to maintain uninterrupted course operations.
• As Lead TA, set up lab equipment and learn how to safely handle and set up equipment.
• Manage course technology platforms, including GitHub, Gradescope, Canvas, Ed Discussion, and other instructional systems.
• Securely handle course materials, examinations, instructional resources, and laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate communication among faculty, staff, TAs, graders, and students regarding course activities and policies.
• Prepare instructional materials, including manuals, syllabi, and other course documentation.
• Lead discussion sections and laboratory sessions, including last-minute instructional coverage.
• Attend lectures when necessary to support instruction and coordination.
• Answer student questions through Ed Discussion and other course platforms.
• Grade homework, laboratory assignments, quizzes, and examinations.
• Assist faculty with design and development of assignments, examinations, and demonstrations.
• Support students in developing experimental techniques and interpreting laboratory data.
• Serve as the primary contact for SDS accommodations and testing accommodations.
• Coordinate classroom logistics for accommodated testing and proctoring.
• Set up, test, operate, maintain, and safely handle equipment for lab sessions.
• Apply technical expertise to support instructional laboratories and demonstrations.
• Maintain equipment readiness for each session.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, TAs, and graders.
• Perform other instructional, administrative, and operational duties.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago's PSD Computer Science Administration seeks an instructional course specialist to provide classroom support for undergraduate and master's classes. This renewable one-year appointment reports to the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Associate Director of Operations and Academic Affairs.

The role involves supervising TAs and graders, coordinating course technology platforms, preparing materials, leading discussion sections, and ensuring accommodations for